Business in Asia

The Bioethics of Medical Device Sales in China: Genetic Databases in China “DNA is the new fingerprint” Across the globe there is an increase in the collection of genetic data for the purpose of creating databases. The most typical uses of these databases are for medical research purposes or more likely for the purpose of […]

Since China’s major economic boom, millions of Chinese citizens have been able to rise out of poverty and move into a more comfortable lifestyle. As many civilians move into this new lifestyle, there are still millions of citizens who have not enjoyed the same success and are still stuck in a state of poverty. According […]

Asian markets, such as China, India, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia have long been thought of as less developed. Apparel manufacturing companies often move their production to these countries to capitalize on the low labor costs. The rise of the middle class, especially in China has contributed to the emergence of these economic […]

While China is officially an atheist state, there is protected freedom of religion in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China. Recently, there has been increased government pressure to “Sinicize religion,” or to completely aline religions with Chinese government and culture[1]. This leaves questions as to what freedom of religion in China actually means […]

The widely held view of China is that its spectacular economic success contains the seeds of its economy’s imminent collapse. This may be a kind of anchoring bias, which influences views of the Country, as well as stories in the media. China no doubt appears to have an economy unlike others. The standard rules of development haven’t […]

China’s economy has undergone unprecedented growth in the past two decades. While many in China and elsewhere revere this growth as a path to reducing poverty in the country, this is not necessarily the case. When an economy develops with such rapid growth, it does not necessarily grow equally in all economic sectors. […]

Marriage Then Arranged marriages were very popular in the Republic of China. Most marriages were based on a family’s wealth and social status. A wealthy man’s family would not allow him to marry a woman from a poor family or background. Marriage was not typically based on love, but instead on what is best for […]

The population on the continent of Asia continues to grow while agricultural production remains constant. Farming systems in Asia must grow to meet this demand. Historically lower production results in undernourishment and stunted growth in children. While the rates of undernourishment continue to fall, demand for food continues to rise and other nations are filling […]

Tilting Tides in the Global Recycle vs. Trash Trade Market Do you ever wonder where your recycling goes when you toss your milk carton in the green bin? Since January 1st, 2018, it probably has not been making its way to China. The US has historically sent plastics to China. China adds value to the […]

With South Korean beauty exports reaching $3.97 billion in 2016, Seoul has become known as a global beauty capital. While Korean beauty products have seemingly taken over the world, the cosmetics industry is shifting its focus to a new market: the Middle East. And Dubai is leading the way. Middle Eastern Beauty Market From a […]